Dargan Takes Own Life Amid oil crisis in Darlington
Special to The State Darlington July 11 Robert Keith Dargan former president of Independent Oil and Darlington Trust died after swallowing four ounces of carbolic acid in his father's law office. He left a note claiming he acted of his own accord amid collapsed oil fortunes and federal court action. He was 52, married to Miss Jermain of North Carolina, with two children.
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Darlington
Robert Keith Dargan
Independent Oil Company
Darlington Trust Company
Mr. Dargan
W. F. Dargan
R. K. Dargan
Miss. Jermain
North Carolina
Jackson
Miss
Davis Collins
Copia County
Dickey
Miss Hogg
Crystal Springs
Dikey
Haz
Jystal Springs
Dodds
Dickes
Cure for consumption and coughs praised in ad
An advertisement argues consumption and pneumonia strike many homes but claim DeKing's New Discovery cures coughs and colds. A testimonial from F G Huntley of Oakland says a relative recovered after using the product. Sold by Crawford Bros J P Mackey Co Punderbark Pharmacy with a trial bottle free.
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Sreed F. G. Huntley
Oaklander Ind
King
Crawford Bros
J. P Mackey & Co
Punderbark Pharmacy
Stakes Hang For Capt Wells Murder Verdict
Sumter authorities announce Coleouch Stukes was found guilty of murdering Capt D E Wells. The jury reached its verdict after 12 minutes, sentencing Stukes to hang on August 18. Judge Purdy presided. Col R D Lee and Harmon C Morse assisted the prosecution. Cantey defended. A scuffle occurred when J C Rawfield assaulted Cantey after proceedings.
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Sumter
Coleouch' Stukes
D. E. Wells
J. J. Cantey
Summerton
R.d.lee
Harmon C. Morse
Day
Col. Lee
Purdy
Court House
J.C. Rawfield
Mr. Cantey
Capt. Well
J. Colcough Stukes
Capt. Wells
Stokes
Capt
Capt Wells
David E. Wells
Unclear Ad Claims Universal Cure Medicine
An old advertisement promises a bio system cleanser named King’s New Life Pills for ac and liver troubles. It cites Crawford Bros J F May & Co and Funderbark F drug store as suppliers, claiming guaranteed results.
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Crawford Bros
J F May & Co
Funderbark F
Handy
Giaranteed
Foley's Honey and 7 Children Safe After Incident
A brief report states Foley's Honey and seven children are safe following an unspecified incident. Officials did not release further details, and no injuries or charges are mentioned. The event remains under investigation by local authorities.
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Foley
Ana
Explosion Blasts Mine In Wattstown Pit No. 2 Trapping Men
An explosion in No. 2 pit of the Vitel National Gols Nery company near Wattstown centers the Rh fields trapping men at work. Rescue efforts continued past midnight as crowds gathered and air currents were directed through the shaft amid smoke and debris.
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Vitel National Gols Nery Company
Wattstown
Sitao
St of Fa
Local Woman Credits Honey and Taich Remedy
Mrs. Minerva Smith of Danville reports two decades of bronchitis relief after using Lased Poley’s Honey and Taich. Sold by Thunderbuck Pharmacy and O Hioyd Ker shin.
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Minerva Smith
Danville
Poley
Thunderbuck Pharmacy
O Hioyd
Kershin
Shooting in Wallaceville reported by special to News and Courier
A shooting occurred in Wallaceville, reported as a local incident by a special to News and Courier. The poorly legible dispatch mentions individuals associated with Wallaceville and nearby areas, with damaged phrasing obscuring names, dates, and outcomes.
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TA Teats Company
Wells
Sumter County
Sister
Anner
Alve
Dimaa
Pittfal
Wallaceville
News and Courier
Columbia
A. M. Wallace
John M. Gle
Glenn
Peart
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